Mediamax, Armenia
Feb 22 2013
Presidential election marked another step forward in Armenia’s
democratic development, UK Minister said
Friday 22 February 2013 14:13
Yerevan/Mediamax/. UK Minister for Europe David Lidington said that
“the Presidential Election on 18 February marked another step forward
in Armenia’s democratic development’.
`The campaign was free and open and voter turn-out on polling day was
good. I expect that the final result, when confirmed, will reflect the
choice of the Armenian voters. I welcome the International Election
Observation Mission’s preliminary report which concluded that the
elections were characterised by a `respect for fundamental freedoms’
but also noted deficiencies in election administration and instances
of political interference. I look forward to seeing the Mission’s
final report and encourage the Armenian Government to respond
constructively to any recommendations it might make. The British
Government looks forward to working with the Armenian Government to
promote the economic reforms which will underpin Armenia’s efforts to
forge a stronger relationship with the EU’, David Lidington said.
From: Emil Lazarian | Ararat NewsPress
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